Bolstering

Acceptable For Game Play - US & UK word lists

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. Present participle of bolster.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A prop or support; padding.
  • Word Usage
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    Verb Form
    bolstered    bolstering    bolsters   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    reënforce    reinforce    shore    shore up    prop   
    Cross Reference
    Form
    bolstered    bolstering   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    compress    cushion    support    dutch wife   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    holster    pollster    upholster   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    pillowcase    duvet    eiderdown    counterpane    pincushion